Insights

April 2014

TFIM Conference focused on colleges, careers and workplace skills

Some 16 regional employers, 10 post- secondary schools and 18 workshop hosts participated in The Consortium's annual Student Leadership Conference for The Future Is Mine (TFIM). Nearly 400 students and advisors from 30 high schools attended. To learn more, click here.

Forum brings students to the table

Tables usually reserved for educators from 14 school districts opened chairs to nearly 100 students this month when our Forum for Collaborative Leadership & Innovation convened around the intent of engaging "Students as Partners." To learn more, click here.

College & Career Knowledge initiative helps Cal U help freshmen

California University of Pennsylvania, a collaborator in The Consortium's College & Career Knowledge initiative, developed an academic support program to help students who were identified as academically at-risk. The results showed that students who participated in the program were in better academic standing than those who didn't participate or participated less often. To learn more, click here.

Mark your calendar!

With the The Pittsburgh Foundation's annual Day of Giving just a week away, we'd appreciate our friends and program participants marking their calendars to support The Consortium. This year's Day of Giving takes place Tuesday, May 6th from 6 a.m. to midnight. As an eligible nonprofit, our organization will receive a prorated share of funds that The Pittsburgh Foundation has set aside to leverage community contributions made that day. To donate, go to the Pittsburgh Gives website and find The Consortium's profile page using the search tab for eligible nonprofits. Your gift to The Consortium will create opportunities for our region's youth and help achieve excellence in their schools. We are truly grateful for your support on the Day of Giving and throughout the year!

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